Sodomy in history, May 9

1908 — Ohio prohibits probation for anyone convicted of sodomy.

1916 — The Idaho Supreme Court rules that fellatio is a "crime against nature."

1969 — West Germany repeals its sodomy law.

1974 — The District of Columbia Court of Appeals strikes down a law prohibiting commission of a "lewd, obscene and indecent act" in a case brought by Gay men who were arrested and had their employers notified by police.